Candide Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Candide Name at a Glance

Name	Candide
Meaning	Bright; glowing white. Also sweet.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Candide Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Candide means “Bright; glowing white. Also sweet”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Candide Name Origin

Our database records Candide under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Candide a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Candide is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Candide

When considering Candide for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.